I am always in search of the newest fonts, free stock images, tutorials on creating pretty things and all that stuff that bloggers totally eat up. I think that one of the most frustrating experiences is following a blogger that you really admire but never respond to your email when you are asking about their favorite sites, resources and even some freebies they like to use.
Like, okay, I JUST WANNA MAKE PRETTY THINGS CAN’T YOU HELP A BLOGGER OUT? You get the idea and so I decided to take some things into my own hands and create my guide for some pretty awesome 20 free resources for creatives and bloggers and anyone who wants to make pretty things.
Oh and behind you read this list, you know I’m obsessed with good images so that’s going to be an entire post because I know how frustrating finding free images is!
Image via PinkPot
20 Free Resources for Creatives!
Fonts
1. Creative Market – There’s a lot of resources that will leave you drooling and cost you a little bit, but they also have an excellent amount of free resources for creatives. Join their mailing list and you won’t regret it.
2. Dafont- Well-known but totally worth checking out as I’ve made them a recent favorite for having amazing hand-written fonts.
Videos
4. Pugly Pixel – for those of you who are visual learners (me!) this is a fantastic video channel that will teach you basics all the way to advance HTML like gradients on a rollover.
5. Teni Panosian – Beauty Blogger who talks about how to start a blog + YouTube channel
Photos
7. PinkPot – this girl is on fireeee. She has amazing tips, freebies, photos, resources, everything you could want. I used one of her free stock photos for this post!
8. Pixabay – it can be a little hard to find exactly what you want on here as you have to do a lot of digging and figuring out the right keywords for the photos you want, but this is a very powerful resource.
9. Stocksnap – this is ridiculously awesome and you are going to want to download ALLLLL of the photos!
Editor Tools
10. PicMonkey – Like Photoshop but not as intimidating and not nearly the price!
11. Canva – Ridiculously simple graphic design program. They are sure to save you from having bad graphics ever again. Plus you can use it on an iPad!
12.Pixlr – It’s awesome. It takes a little more time to understand but you should definitely check it out if the other two aren’t your jam. Also available on your phone or tablet!
Growth
13. Caitlin Bacher – She has a fantastic free e-course that is definitely worth giving your email address to. Her Facebook group is also great and has a ton of members.
14. I Can Build A Blog– Pretty self-explanatory and definitely worth checking out when you are reevaluating your goals or wondering where to take your blog.
15. White Oak Creative – Learn about blogging through the eyes of a designer.
16. With Grace and Gold – Encouragement + blogging and small business tips + a place I’ve totally fallen in love with and sometimes contribute to.
17. The Blog Stylist – So many great articles and tips, even HTML shortcuts!
Instagram
16. With Grace and Gold – Encouragement + blogging and small business tips + a place I’ve totally fallen in love with and sometimes contribute to.
17. The Blog Stylist – So many great articles and tips, even HTML shortcuts!
18. Venus Trapped in Mars – Don’t even try and figure out what hashtags are currently going viral. You’ll go insane. This post will cut out all the work.
19. Blog Brighter – Learn about building your Instagram aesthetic!
20. Editing Instagram photos – Get those dreamy images you’ve always wanted!
If you like these resources, you might also like my posts on How To Take Better Blog Images + How To Edit Better Blog Images.
Tara | The Mix
Great list! I'm constantly on the hunt too 🙂 I'm currently working with White Oak Creative on my new site, she is the best!
Ronlet Thomas
ok, so many good guides on here! I have used many of these on here on my blogging journey so i'm sure people will find this resource useful.. i also discovered some new ones too so thats cool! xx http://bit.ly/1P4j6RS
Lauren Farrell
These are really great suggestions! Love the round up of resources and look forward to exploring them further. Have a great weekend!
http://www.laurenfarrellny.com/blog
Daily Style Finds
Thanks for this round up – I am always wondering what hashtags to use – so I am going to check that out.
Lisa
Daily Style Finds
Laura Bambrick
Hallefreakinglujah! This is incredible! I don't really have any other bloggers nearby to learn from and I feel like I am walking in the dark most of the time when it comes to graphics, html codes (like gradients on a what???), and even trying to get my husband to take a good photo. THANK YOU! Pinning this!
Straight A Style
Such great info. Thank you!! I loved discovering free fonts. It was like a whole new world for me. I'll have to look into the rest of these.
Amy Ann
Straight A Style
Whitney and Blaire
Such a great resource list! Thanks for sharing. I am definitely a big fan of Canva. Have a great weekend!
xo, Whitney and Blaire
Peaches In A Pod
Maggie Zemanek
Great links!! Thanks for this!
http://www.maggiealamode.com
Priscilla Eliodoro
I love it! Thanks for sharing! 🙂
http://priscillaeliodoro.blogspot.com
According to Kiki
I've been in some what of a blog rut lately. I can't tell you how much this stuff helps! Thank you so much. (:
Zelle B.
Such a great list! Thank you for sharing!
Zelle
Southern Style
Alyson Seligman
Wow, what a great list of resources… I love making things pretty, too. 🙂
BLovedBoston
What an amazing roundup – thank you so much for this! Especially love the instagram ones! xo, Biana –BlovedBoston
Anna Higgins
Love it! I would love to see a post dedicated to college tips/online classes. That was a great roundup!
Gina Daily
Oooh, this is awesome! The only one I know about is PicMonkey so I'm about to do some link-clicking and learning. Thank you so much for sharing these resources!
Gina || On the Daily Express
Lindsey Cook
Ahh, this is so helpful! Always looking for ways to improve my blogging skills, and love it when the tips/tools are free!
– Lindsey, The Fashion Barbie
Jenn S.
This is such a great list of resources! I love Blog Brighter, and I've read almost everything there is to know about Instagram online, ha ha, but I missed this post! Love free stock photos, and Canva is my absolute fave when it comes to making branded images for the blog. Need to check out those font sites! I want to put together a new header, and am definitely interested in that.
Ali Hval
DUDE WHAT YOU KNOW EVERYTHING! You're a goddess not only with your brain and beauty, but also your fashion and internet knowledge. Ugh. How did I get so lucky to meet you? I swoon.
Catarina Neves
Amazing post! Thanks for sharing this!
http://www.silkypearl.com/
Tina Phan
I always forget how many blogging resources are out there so thanks for this reminder! Going to check a few out!
Tina
http://www.justatinabit.com
Melanie
The best thing I've discovered lately was Canva!! It's really changed how I blog! =)
Melanie | Blog: Toots + Dill
Li Merry
A wonderful post.Missy Dress
Doused In Pink
This is an awesome list! The only one I've used is Pic Monkey to create collages and overlays. Thank you so much for sharing these resources!
Jill
Doused In Pink
Euge Etcheverry
This is amazing! I know a lot of these, but I'll check out the rest. Thanks for sharing!
Obsessed Fashion Blog
Chichi
These are great! Much needed!
Thestyletune.blogspot.com
LyddieGal
Thanks for sharing! I could probably stand to give my blog a little brush up, but it's forever one of those back burner projects.
Chic on the Cheap
Hillary @ styleinasmalltown
Thank you for sharing this list! I am always leery about using other images on my blog, so these resources are awesome! I Pinned it for later! 🙂
~Hillary
http://www.styleinasmalltown.com
Kelly
When I get in a fight with photoshop I use Pixlr – it is great!
xx Kelly
Sparkles and Shoes
Claire
I'm so checking out these resources! Thanks for sharing!
God bless,
XO, Claire
http://www.littlemissfashionqueen.com
Elle Sees
yasssss! i've already started opening new tabs to check these out. thanks, alissa!
Kathrine Eldridge
This is such a great post! Thanks for sharing all these resources.
http://www.kathrineeldridge.com
Rachel Lynne
Thank you SO much for this. I am book marking it right now! I love finding new blogging tips and tricks, and you have it all available in one post! Thank you, SERIOUSLY THANK YOU!
Jen Dang
Bookmarking ALL OF THE LINKS! Haha thanks for sharing love!
xo Jen
Skirt The Rules
awhite
Too cool, lady- because free AND quality is goooood. Thanks for sharing + hope you're staying warm in the frozen tundra that is the Midwest right now, yikes.
-Ashley
Le Stylo Rouge
Head to Toe Chic
Thanks for sharing, Alissa! I'm definitely going to check these out!
xo,
Angela
Dressed2dNines Blog
This is a very neat round up girl. Thanks!
http://www.dressed2dnines.com
jess
Canva is one of my favorite tools. I use it to make all of the flyers for events at my store. It's so easy to use. I'll have to check out the instagram resources.
Nikki Hodum
Awesome list! As a graphic designer, I am a crazy font freak! Can't wait to check these out!
Nikki
thefashionablewife.com
Maya McDonald
This is fucking GOLD! I just recently discovered Creative Market and it's my new fave – I've already bought so many templates and fonts! xx
Esraa Bassiouny
Thanks for sharing your resources with us.
http://dressmecasual.blogspot.com.eg/
Kacie Ellis
Totally just pinned this! Thank you for creating this post! And I completely understand your frustration about bloggers not emailing back. It's so rude! lol.
http://elementsofellis.com/
Alissa Kelly
I'm bookmarking this post!! Such great resources that I NEED!! 🙂
Alissa
NaturallyMeBlog.com